Chicago Bears: 5 most important players for long-term success of the franchise

4. Kevin White, WR

It is fair to call Kevin White‘s early NFL career with the Chicago Bears a massive disappointment. Through two seasons, the seventh overall selection in the 2015 NFL Draft has only played in four games. Leg injury after leg injury has held the once exciting wide receiver back from making a huge impact on the Bears through two seasons.

However, it is far too early to call White a bust. White was incredible as a senior receiver at West Virginia in 2014. He caught 109 passes for 1447 yards and 10 touchdowns that season, showing ridiculous big-play ability and fantastic long-term upside. On top of his performance in college, White went on to run an incredible 4.35 40-yard dash at the combine. His obvious athleticism and upside at the wide receiver position were enough for the Bears to pull the trigger at number seven.

While his leg injuries the past couple of seasons certainly will not help, I refuse to believe that White does not have the massive upside that he showed just a couple of short years ago. He is an explosive and powerful receiver who showed the ability to go up and get the ball with the best of them in college.

His obvious speed and athleticism should translate to the next level, and if White ever stays healthy enough to prove it, I believe that it will. Health is obviously a huge concern but I White can get on the right track, he will help take the Bears offense to the next level.

With his obvious upside and ability at such a key position, Kevin White is clearly one of the most important players for the Chicago Bears going forward.